When I go deer hunting I have many rifles to choose from. I choose to take my marlin/glenfield as it comes up to my shoulder like no other rifle I own. It also carries well in the woods, doesn't jam and is chambered in a ctg. that can be bought just about anywhere where ammo is sold.
The point I'm trying to make is it's not just the caliber, but how well the gun feels, points, carries, shoulders. Browning rifles are too long for me, but the marlin 336 is oh, so fine.